India Hosts Second “Blue Talks” to Accelerate Ocean Action Ahead of UN Ocean Conference 2025

New Delhi: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, in collaboration with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica, hosted the second edition of the Blue Talks at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards global ocean sustainability. The event served as a key milestone in the lead-up to the 3rd…

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Odisha to Revamp ‘Ama Sathi’ Chatbot for Improved Public Service Delivery

Bhubaneswar: Seeking to enhance accessibility and efficiency in revenue services, the Odisha government has initiated steps to upgrade its WhatsApp-based ‘Ama Sathi’ chatbot, making it more responsive and citizen-centric. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva Bhawan, where officials discussed measures…

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Odisha State Warehouse Corporation Pays ₹4.36 Crore Dividend to State Govt

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Warehouse Corporation (OSWC) handed over a dividend cheque of ₹4.36 crore to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The dividend pertains to the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The cheque was presented in the presence of Minister for Cooperation, Handlooms, and Textiles, Pradeep Bala Samanta, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of…

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74th Network Planning Group Meeting Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects Under PM GatiShakti

New Delhi: The 74th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was held in New Delhi yesterday, chaired by Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT),  Rajeev Singh Thakur. The meeting focused on evaluating five significant infrastructure projects from the Ministry of Railways (MoR), Ministry of…

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Railways Announces Ex-Gratia Compensation Following Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Express Derailment

Bhubaneswar: A tragic train derailment near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of the Khurda Road Division claimed one life and left three others injured early this morning. The Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express (Train No. 12551) derailed, prompting swift rescue and relief efforts by railway authorities and local emergency teams. Casualties and Compensation The…

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